India, Aug. 21 -- Before Shreyas Iyer's non-selection in India's T20 Asia Cup squad, Kuldeep Yadav not finding a place in the Test playing eleven in the England series was the topic of much debate in Indian cricket. Such is the amount of talent that is being churned out in the country season after season that the level of competition for spots in the Indian sides has reached unprecedented levels.

The demands on cricketers trying to establish themselves in the national side is huge. It is not just about breaking the door down at the domestic level to win selection. Staying there is a massive challenge.

There are many names that have missed out on the Asia Cup squad despite being as good as those who have been included. Yashasvi Jaiswal, ...